HSE Specialist

Job ID: 18791 

Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives

Pay Range: $74000 - $95000 / year

Position Summary
This position plays a critical role in ensuring RailWorks meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, legal, regulatory and policy compliance, all while delivering excellent customer service. These responsibilities encompass business unit operations pertaining to HSE, continuous improvement, and deliverables for a culture of Safe Production.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
•    Attend and participate in customer safety and progress meetings, conduct routine job-site audits and safety observations.
•    Lead incident investigations for near-misses, injuries, damage and other related occurrences and ensure appropriate case management and identification of root causes.
•    Input documentation into safety databases such as incident investigation reports, good catch/near misses, safety observations, and audit reports. Provide the required documentation to customers and company representatives as needed.
•    Manage and enforce company drug and alcohol testing policies and assist in maintaining compliance with customer requirements. Maintain and organize medical documentation.
•    Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance and make recommendations based on findings.
•    Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments and assist with mitigation.
•    Maintain PPE supplies for crews, jobsites, and offices.
•    Facilitate HSE training at the project locations and give presentations to customers, subcontractors, and company representatives.
•    Monitor regulations and client requirements along with company policies to ensure compliance at the project locations.

Required Skills and Qualifications 
•    Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety or related field
•    Must have a strong safety background, railroad experience a plus
•    Experience in a heavy labor environment or construction industry preferred
•    Must have good communication skills both written and verbal
•    Will be required to submit to background checks, driver’s license check, and drug/alcohol and fit for duty screenings 
•    Must have a valid driver license with a good driving record
•    Be able to acquire continued training and education and obtain Roadway Worker Protection training and various Site-Specific training's necessary to get onto jobsites
•    Possess strong computer skills involving office type software such as spreadsheets, word documents, databases, internet, email, etc.
•    Have completed or be able to complete an accredited safety certification (CHST, etc.)
•    Must possess the character and unquestionable integrity to represent the Company and provide credibility for all work, reports and analysis that is provided through the safety/risk department. 
•    Must be able to maintain confidentiality of protected/sensitive employee and company information
•    Must have the ability to grasp facts, processes, procedures in a changing environment very quickly, a quick learner
•    Works in a proactive manner, a self-starter who approaches his/her work with a sense of urgency 
•    Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and activities are occurring simultaneously. Ability to meet deadlines under pressure in short time frames.
•    Exercises good business judgment when making recommendations and in decision making.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
•    Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.
•    Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
•    Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard. Standing, speaking for relatively long periods of time.
•    May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
•    May be exposed to loud noise.
•    Up to 100% travel and must have ability to travel to Canada.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. 

RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada.  We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.  We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.  RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success. 

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.